Beschreibung:

A fine French gilt and patinated brass champleve enamel mounted Gothic Revival mantel clockmovement by Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, late 19th century The eight-day two train gong striking movement with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and stamped 3260 CH'LES MT to backplate, the silvered dial with sky blue ground polychrome rosette to centre, Gothic Roman numerals to chapter ring and blued steel cruciform hands within a foliate chased arcaded bezel, elaborate case with foliate bud finial and coronet collar to the sky and cobalt blue enamelled cupola above pierced arcade buttresses flanking recessed shaped panels to upstand set onto a hipped roof with conforming enamel tile decoration and further finials set on canted pedestals to angles, the front of trefoil-arch outline with dial set into lattice decorated enamel ground with rosettes to lower angles, the apron with applied cast arcade surrounding panels polychrome enamelled with representations of saints with engraved detail to hands and faces, the angles cast with cluster columns complete with foliate capitals, each side with vacant arched tympanum above rectangular panel overlaid with a Gothic ogee arch enclosing a further figural representation, on cavetto moulded base with rounded projecting corners and turned feet, 52cm (20.5ins) high. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer